Trained at University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, Qualified 2000

Dr Andrew Partner (m)

BM DCH DRCOphth MRCGP

GMC No. 4719867

Trained at Southampton University, Qualified 2000

Dr Frances Watt (f)

BM BCh (Oxon), MRCP, MRCGP, DFFP

GMC No. 4319920

Trained at Oxford University, Green College, Qualified 1996

Dr Carrie Ladd (f)

MRCGP

GMC No. 6074257

Trained at Southampton University, Qualified 2003

Salaried GP's

Dr Katie Brice (f)

BSC Hon, MBBS, MRCGP

GMC No. 7151530

Trained at Hull York Medical School

Dr Edwina Ewart (f)

BSc, MbCHB, MRCs Ed, DRCOG, DCH, MRCGP

GMC No: 6146524

Trained at Leicester Warwick Medical School

Dr Thaboharan Thangaval (m)

MBChB

GMC No. 7042075

Trained at University of Bristol

The doctors hold a contract with Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group to provide General Medical Services.

Teaching

We are a teaching practice and have qualified doctors working with us for various periods of time. On occasions we also have Medical Students in the Practice who may be present whilst you consult your own Doctor. If you prefer to see the Doctor in private, please say so - it will not cause offence.

The Community Nurses and Health Visitors also have regular commitments to teaching Nursing and Health Visitor Students who are on placements from Oxford Brookes University.

Nurse Practitioners

Catherine Bulpitt (f)

Our nurse practitioner is able to diagnose and treat (and provide appropriate prescriptions) for minor illnesses provided that the patient is over the age of 12.

All of our practice nurses will also provide chronic disease management. Caroline Burgess, Jane Fallon-Norris and Lisa Smith are responsible for diabetes management and Catherine Bulpitt for asthma/COPD management.

Healthcare Assistants

Emma Stewart (f)

Andrea Ford (f)

Caroline Beckett (f)

Our healthcare assistants are responsible for all blood tests. In addition they fit heart monitors, perform ECG’s and hearing tests and assist with minor surgery. Andrea performs ear irrigation by appointment and Emma is responsible for spirometry prior to COPD checks.

We would request that when you make an appointment it is made with the most appropriate practitioner, however, we understand that you may not wish to divulge information to anyone other than the nurse regarding your visit to the practice.

Practice Management

The practice manager is involved in managing all of the business aspects of the practice such as making sure that the right systems are in place to provide a high quality of patient care, human resources, finance, patient safety, premises and equipment and information technology. The practice manager supports the GPs and other medical professionals with delivering patient services and also helps to develop extended services to enhance patient care.

Mrs Karen Fido (f)

Administration

We have a team of seventeen reception and administrative staff. Their duties include the reception desk, telephone answering, patient records and repeat prescriptions.

Community Midwives

The Practice midwife can be contacted by telephoning 01235 764343; a midwife is available 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency.

They are happy to advise on Pre-conception care. This is most important if you are using the contraceptive pill. The midwife will also help support those who have suffered a miscarriage. They will also share in all your antenatal care. Parent education regarding birth and labour is available and they will advise you on how this can be arranged.

All Post-natal mothers are seen either in their own home or by appointment at Wantage Maternity Hospital. The team of midwives and support staff based at the Wantage maternity unit are available to offer support and advice throughout pregnancy and the post natal period, specialising in breast feeding help and support and offer the opportunity for low risk pregnancies to be delivered within the Wantage Maternity unit.

Debbie Wells (f)

Rita Khoury (f)

Community Nurses

The Community Nurses and their team are registered nurses and healthcare assistants who have undertaken specialist training in order to provide a wide range of nursing care, support and treatment to patients and relatives requiring care in the community.

Should you require their help you may contact the Community Nurses by leaving a message on 01235 774535.

The Community Nurse Team run by Oxford Health NHS Trust covers our surgery as well as Church Street.

Health Visitors

Health visitors are qualified nurses or midwives with specialist public health training. They are available to support you in pregnancy, once your baby is born and until your child becomes five years of age. Health visiting teams advise on and support the health and wellbeing of babies, children and their families. Our team includes a community staff nurse and health care support worker.

They work with other agencies such as GPs, midwives, school health nurses, Children’s Centres and early years settings. They are trained in child development and safeguarding children.

Health visitors lead the Healthy Child Programme (Department of Health, 2009) and work to promote equal health opportunities in order to promote health and well being of children, families and communities.